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Station Beach Walk (Great Otway National Park)
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Station Beach Walk (Great Otway National Park)
Safety in nature
You can benefit both mind and body when you get outdoors to explore and experience Victoria's natural places. Before you go, take a look at our safety tips and check our changed conditions and closures information for a great visit.
Accessibility
Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however, in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state. Parks Victoria provides a range of a equipment, including all-terrain and beach wheelchairs, facilities, accommodation and accessibility information and programs to help you plan and enjoy your visit to Victoria's parks.
Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.
Warnings & Restrictions
Dogs
Restrictions
- No fires permitted
- No dogs allowed
- No firearms allowed
- No drones without a permit
Warnings
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Water hazards
- Rough Surf
- Strong currents
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Animals and pests
- Snakes
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Other warnings
- Unpatrolled area
Be Prepared
Change of Conditions
Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.
Big Hill Campground Temporarily Closed
Cora Lynn Cascades Walking Track Closure
Maits Rest Walk - CLOSED
Seasonal Partial Closure Notification – Aire West Campground
Seasonal Closure Notification – Aire East Campground
Kalimna Tramline link walk and Upper Kalimna is closed
Fox Control by use of Firearms
Fox control will be undertaken by use of firearms from sunset to sunrise Wednesday evening July 30, and Thursday evening July 2025 in the Anglesea and Aireys Inlet area. Areas where professional shooters will be working will be closed to the public. Signage will be set at all entrances to the areas where firearms are in use. Visitor sites that may be affected are Distillery Creek Picnic Area, Bunjil Mirr Lookout, Urquhart Bluff Beach Access, Hut Gully Beach Access, The Guvvos Beach Access, The Gap Beach Access and O'Donohue Road Beach Access.
Maits Rest Carpark- bus access
Great Ocean Walk - Track Update
- Muddy and slippery conditions: Many non-sandy areas are heavily affected by mud, creating hazardous walking conditions.
- Track hazards: Rainfall has led to slippery surfaces and deep mud in several locations, increasing the risk of slips and falls.
- Tree falls: There is an increased likelihood of fallen trees along the track.
- Exercise caution when walking, particularly in non-sandy and steep, forested sections.
- Report tree fall when it is safe and possible to do so by calling 131963.
- Please take care and plan accordingly for current track conditions.
- Monitor warnings and incidents https://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/